Overview
Ref:
361264
Salary:
£35,411 - £38,296/annum
Location:
- United Kingdom -- Wales -- Powys -- Powys -- Brecon
Type:
Permanent
Posted
16 May 2023
Principal Accountant
Location: National Park Headquarters, Brecon
Salary: Grade 10 £35,411 - £38,296 per annum
Job Purpose
Leading the day-to-day work of the finance team and working closely with the Chief Finance and Resources Officer (Section 151) to deliver a cohesive finance function through working in partnership with budget holders and managers across the business.
Essential Criteria
* Expert knowledge and understanding of legislation, accounting standards and accounting codes of practice governing local authority accounts and financial procedures
* Excellent team leadership skills, including performance management to achieve stated outcomes
* Ability to present complex financial issues to non-accountants
* Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with staff and managers including at a high level to achieve organisational objectives
* Ability to deliver customer focused services and service improvement, managing demands and pressures on the service and tight deadlines
* Ability to implement business process improvement projects and deliver financial savings
* Ability to exercise initiative and good judgement in delivering organisational aims and objectives
* Ability to deliver strategic finance support and advice to senior management
* ICT literate with the ability to use all Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Outlook and Word
* Full CIPFA, CCAB or CIMA qualification Experience of working and influencing at a senior level and of working with Members
* Experience at leading, inspiring and developing a finance team which is driven by excellence, continuous improvement and customer focused
* Experience of creating and delivering strategic finance policy Experience at operating in a business partnering model
* Enthusiasm for and a wish to contribute to delivering towards the aims and objectives of the National Park
* Ability to speak Welsh to level 1 or willingness to learn
Desirable Criteria
* Experience at supporting fundraising activity and income diversification including financial input to bid writing and handling donations and legacies
* Experience at charitable accounting
* Experience of and interest in natural capital accounting and green finance
* Ability to speak Welsh at a level above level 1
Note on Welsh Language Requirement
Please note: If you do not meet the Welsh language Requirements specified, then the Authority offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these requirements during your employment with us.
Benefits
* Annual leave entitlement - 23 days per annum plus 8 public holidays and 2 extra statutory days, pro rata. Leave entitlement rises annually to 25 days per annum after 5 years' service. If you transfer from the service of an outside Authority to the Brecon Beacons National Park Authority, you are able to bring with you your accrued leave entitlement (accrued due to length of service) up to a maximum of 25 days.
* Pension The pension scheme in place is a standard Local Government one; the employee contributes 5.5% (up to £16,500) which rises to 5.8%
To Apply
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable organisation, then please proceed through the following link to be redirected to their website where you can complete your application.
https://www.beacons-npa.gov.uk/the-authority/job-vacancies/
Full information and job pack can be downloaded via the website.
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